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AM NEWS BRIEF: More From #SXSW, Sony Buys The Orchard, Indie Artist Battles UMG, Meerkat & More

WEDNESDAY 3.18.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

Bruce Houghton on 03/18/2015 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Rdio Announces Songkick Integration, New Sharing, Music Discovery Features At #SXSW

Rdio unveiled a series of new features today at South by Southwest (SXSW). Songkick is among the list of updates, allowing users to access up-to-date tour information on Rdio artist. Continue reading

Nia R Jones on 03/17/2015 in Apps, Mobile & SMS | Permalink | Comments (0)
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Fair Trade Music Initiative Seeks To Improve Artist Compensation

The Fair Trade Music Initiative is on a mission to foster a sustainable music ecosystem by giving fans an uninterrupted listening experience that fairly compensates artists through Mad Genius Radio. 

Nia R Jones on 03/17/2015 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)
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7 Tips To Getting Things Done And Moving Your Career Forward

Even with the tremendous availability of music business advice on blogs and in published books, many musicians still struggle with getting things done and climbing to that next level of. Continue reading

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How Smart Musicians Are Selling More Albums With Social Media

Social media is a vital tool in the success of a musician's career. But are you sure you are doing all you can to make you social media strategy work. Continue reading

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5 Good Reasons to Kick Out That Band Member

There are many different levels of dedication, and your band will be able to function as an effective unit if everybody operates on the same one. But what if somebody. Continue reading

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SoundExchange, NPR, And Corporation For Public Broadcasting Reach Long-Term Agreement For Webcasting Royalty Rate

SoundExchange has reached a five year agreement with NPR and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting (CPB) for webcasting by public radio stations.

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9 Key Steps To A Successful SXSW 2015

Like many of you I'm off to SXSW this week! I launched my company at SXSW in 1996 with a dream to be a publicist and a stack of orange. Continue reading

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Messaging App LINE Acquires MixRadio

Ultra popular Snapchat has been clear about its broad music ambitions.  Now competitor LINE jumps into music with the acquisition of personalized online streaming music service MixRadio.

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TUE. NEWS BRIEF: #SXSW Music Begins, YouTube Adds Musician Toolkit, Beats vs Spotify Payouts, Kobalt & More

TUESDAY 3.17.2015 Music Business News & Views From Around The Web Updated continuously under our More News tab. CLICK HERE 

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